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Senegal president warns over African nation’s finances
Apr 4, 2025In his yearly state of the nation address, Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye cautioned Thursday that the nation faced a challenging financial future that will need sacrifices. Following claims by the International Monetary Fund and authorities... -
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka for fostering regional economic collaboration
Apr 4, 2025In order to promote mutual prosperity, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening their bilateral ties and encouraging regional economic cooperation. Arun Hemachandra, Sri Lanka’s deputy foreign minister, and Md. Touhid Hossain, Bangladesh’s... -
Bangladesh reviewing tariffs on imported products from US: Alam
Apr 4, 2025Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary for the chief adviser, stated today that Bangladesh is reexamining its taxes on goods imported from the United States (US). “The National Board of Revenue is identifying options to rationalise tariffs... -
CA urges youths to build themselves as three-zero persons
Apr 4, 2025During his keynote address at the BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum, which was held on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit here, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged the young people to become “three-zero persons” in order... -
India doesn’t support any particular party in Bangladesh: Modi
Apr 4, 2025According to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Delhi has always given its relationship with Dhaka “highest priority” and does not back any specific party in Bangladesh. On the fringes of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok,... -
CA joins breakfast meeting on BIMSTEC sidelines
Apr 4, 2025On the fringes of the BIMSTEC Summit, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus attended a breakfast meeting today. Following the brunch, he also posed for pictures with Thai dignitaries. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told BSS... -
Search for long-missing flight MH370 suspended: Malaysia minister
Apr 4, 2025More than ten years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished, Kuala Lumpur’s transport minister said that the most recent search for the aircraft had been halted. “They have stopped the operation for the time being, they... -
NATO chief says alliance with US ‘there to stay’
Apr 4, 2025NATO chief Mark Rutte insisted Wednesday that the United States remained committed to the alliance despite fears President Donald Trump is undercutting transatlantic relations. “I’m absolutely convinced this alliance is there to stay with the US.... -
Hong Kong’s new police chief stresses national security despite US sanctions
Apr 4, 2025Following US penalties on his predecessor and five other officials over Beijing’s human rights crackdown, Hong Kong’s new police chief emphasized on Wednesday the importance of safeguarding national security. Officials accused of undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy... -
South Korea mobilising ‘all resources’ for violence-free Yoon verdict
Apr 4, 2025When a court judges on the fate of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, South Korean police will use “all available resources” to prevent violence. Top tourist destinations will close, and embassies will advise citizens...